Halloween Horror

[aodompa]

Is halloween horrow appropriate for a 10 year old boy?

I don't know whether to spend the extra money or go to Disney for Halloween.

 

[rocketman23]

If the 10 year old boy enjoys spooks and intense scares, then yes. If not, then no. It all depends on if you think he could handle and like sudden scares.

 

[Seahag]

The event does have a rating of PG-13, but I think it's really what you think your child can handle.
HHN can be rather intense - dark, fog filled streets, scareactors making loud noises or gunning chainsaws - all this could be to much for a child. Not to mention we haven't even talked about going in a haunted house yet!!
There are some kids who would have no problems with going, & others would be petrified!!! (I've seen both!!)
How does you child react to scary movies ? I would say that would be a good gauge to measure by. If they have nightmares for a week after a scary movie, then I would say Mickey's not so scary party is for you. If they want to see the scary movie again & wish there was more blood or gore, then off to HHN with you !!!!!
I hope that helps

 

[MsDisney]

I agree, there is really no good answer to this as it really depends on the child. My DS was 10 when he went last year and I thought it was a big mistake for him to go, but he LOVED it, he ended up going another night too (they have cool deals on upgrading to a weeknight pass or something like that). Now, I can tell you right now, my other DS who is turning 9 this year may NEVER go! LOL

I think you have to let your son know as much as possible and let him decide. If you go, get there early, before the park closes. It's still light and he can see the transformation and adapt perhaps. As it gets closer, you'll be able to read on here about the different houses and you'll know what ones are tamer and are a better place to start with him. You have to be prepared to go there and take him out of the scary areas if he can't handle it, so if you're travelling with others, that might work. Otherwise, by yourself with him, you wouldn't really be able to do anything if he got freaked out. If you have others, and he does, you could take turns hanging out with him while others go in the houses.

I think the general outside theming is good and as long as he realizes there may be some people jumping out at him, it's not very scary outside of the houses.
I found in the houses, if they were more crowded, it was not as easy to be surprised by someone in the house jumping out...you would always hear the screams ahead of you, so you'd know it was coming....tell him to say "WASSSSUUUUUPPPPP" when they jump out, it will be fun and it helped me! As a side note, I was terrified to go, and I spent the whole night saying "WASSSUUUUP" and was never scared of anyone! LOL

It's definitely a different scene altogether from Mickey's not so scary halloween...but as for saving money, I believe both events are up there in price! (if that's your alternate plan at WDW)

Karen